CSDC- Center for Sustainable Development through Culture
CSDC- The Center for Sustainable Development through Culture (CORK – Centar za održivi razvoj kroz kulturu) promotes innovative holistic approaches in studying culture with the aim of sustainable development. In this case, culture is examined through its intrinsic (what culture is per se) and instrumental value (its role in the development of other areas). The research focuses on topics such as cultural tourism, creative industries, cultural heritage, innovations in culture and social innovations, experience economy and behavioral economics in the field of culture. Through the above mentioned, the factors that influence experience creation and psychological well-being are examined. Also, topics of international cooperation and international relations in culture are in the Center’s scope of interest, both in the European and global context. Initial hypothesis is that a culture is essential component of societal development. It has a significant role manifested in the development of urban and rural areas, increasing economic prosperity and equality, improving health, preserving the environment, improving education systems, advancing urban planning, developing sustainable tourism, enhancing quality of life, improving international cooperation and relations, etc. Innovative approaches to culture research can change the misconception of culture as a futile expense and use its potential in overall development. Also, all of the above is in line with the current strategic priorities of Croatia. In addition to the mentioned themes that are in continuous research, the Center’s work reaches topics such as the psychology of creativity, art therapy and psychological well-being, food culture, “green culture”, etc. The aim is to enrich cultural opportunities, achieve sustainable development, and efficient public policies.
The primary goal of the Center’s research is to demonstrate the importance of culture for social development and psychological well-being, both for individuals and society in general. All in order to tackle social problems and to recognize the role of a culture in public policies and sustainable development. This implies the development and testing of new concepts to ensure the sustainability of culture i.e. new development models in culture.
In addition to cooperation within the Department for Resource Economics, Environmental Protection and Regional Development (e.g. green heritage, social entrepreneurship, regional development, tourism etc.), the Center acts as an “anchor” that connects (through common topics) the Department for Culture and Communication (e.g., cultural policies, culture and education, participation in culture governance); the Department for European Integration (e.g., social entrepreneurship and social innovations, preparation and implementation of EU projects/tenders); the Department for International Economic and Political Affairs (e.g., international relations in culture). Also, cooperation with other IRMO Centers is assumed (e.g., culture and migrations, creative industries etc.).
IRMO researcher at the international conference CASB 2025 “Creative industries in the tourism and hospitality sector: Challenges and perspectives” in Belgrade
Dr. Daniela Angelina Jelinčić participated in the international conference CASB 2025, Creative Industries in the Sector of Tourism and Hospitality: Challenges and Perspectives, held in Belgrade from 28-29 March 2025. The conference was organized by the Academy of...
New chapter of a book on creativity in the context of development published
As part of the research of the Center for Sustainable Development through Culture, IRMO researcher Daniela Angelina Jelinčić has published a new chapter in the book. The chapter, titled From Everyday Creativity to Collective Development, is published in the book...
The heritage and sustainability of the Croatian minority in Vojvodina
On February 21, 2025, the Institute for Culture of Vojvodina Croats hosted a scientific colloquium at the Gallery of the First Naïve Colony in Straw Technique in Tavankut. The event focused on the theme "Branding the Heritage of the Croatian Minority Community for the...
New book chapter on the Museums of the Future published
Marta Šveb Dragija and Daniela Angelina Jelinčić have published a new book chapter within the research framework of the Center for Sustainable Development through Culture. The chapter titled Museums of the Future: Cultural Tourism Experiences for Wellbeing and...
Published article in Journal of Management World
Sanja Tišma (IRMO), Iva Tolić Mandić (IRMO), Daniela Angelina Jelinčić (IRMO) and Mladen Kovačević (City of Zagreb) published an article Zagreb Night-Time Economy: Hit or Myth in Journal of Management World (Vol. 2024 No. 4). The journal is indexed in Scopus. The...
Anticipating a Museum Visit: The Role of Museum Design in Anticipating Hedonic or Eudaimonic Well-Being Experiences
Research assistant from the IRMO Department for Culture and Communication and PhD candidate at the University of Groningen, Marta Šveb Dragija, along with Prof. Dr. Nina Hansen and Prof. Dr. Martijn van Zomeren, published an article titled Anticipating a Museum Visit:...
Designing museum experiences for eudaimonic or hedonic well-being: insights from interviews with museum visitors
Marta Šveb Dragija, an IRMO assistant and a PhD candidate at the University of Groningen, professor Nina Hansen, PhD, and professor Martijn van Zomeren, PhD, published the research article titled Designing museum experiences for eudaimonic or hedonic well-being:...
Eudaimonic Tourism: Ensuring Sustainability Through the Desing of Meaningful Tourist Experiences
Research assistant Marta Šveb Dragija (a PhD candidate at the University of Groningen) and research associate Sunčana Franić from the IRMO Department for Culture and Communication have published the review article titled Eudaimonic Tourism: Ensuring Sustainability...
Human resources Management in Museums: Systematic Review of Challenges and Solutions
Marta Šveb Dragija, an assistant from the IRMO Department for Culture and Communications and a PhD candidate at the University of Groningen, has published an article titled Human Resources Management in Museums: Systematic Review of Challenges and Solutions. The...
Article on graffiti vandalism published in journal Heritage
Research assistant Marko Raič, MA in history, and Daniela Angelina Jelinčić, PhD, senior research advisor from the IRMO Department of Culture and Communications,published a review article “Types and Effectiveness of Public Policy Measures Combatting Graffiti Vandalism...
IRMO researcher awarded by the Croatian Ethnological Society with the Milovan Gavazzi Award for 2023 in the category of popularization of the profession
IRMO researcher, Dr. Daniela Angelina Jelinčić received the annual Milovan Gavazzi Award for 2023. It was awarded by the Croatian Ethnological Society (HED) in the category of popularization of the profession for the book "Science and Art of Food Experience". Through...
IRMO researcher at the Creative City – Sustainable Region conference
IRMO researcher and coordinator of the Center for Sustainable Development through Culture, Daniela Angelina Jelinčić, participated in the 10th International Kraft Conference - Creative City - Sustainable Region in Kőszeg, Hungary, December 2-4, 2024. This three-day...